A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 517871 Details
Epoch: 23 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 517911 epoch_slot_no: 21111 block_no: 517846 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1743 time: 2018-01-21 19:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed7af8218db417de31f959632572d8432da1dd1e87dd529416eec9e2a1c1ba36Block Operator
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